Money
One of the keys to a sound financial strategy is spending less than you take in, and then finding a way to put your excess to work. A money management approach involves creating budgets to understand and make decisions about where your money is going. It also involves knowing where you may be able to put your excess cash to work.
The Cost of Procrastination
Procrastination can be costly. When you get a late start, it may be difficult to make up for lost time.
Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
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Keeping Up with the Joneses
Lifestyle inflation can be the enemy of wealth building. What could happen if you invested instead of buying more stuff?
Budget Check Up: Tax Time Is the Right Time
Tax preparation may be the perfect time to give the household budget a check-up.
The Power of Compound Interest
Learn how to harness the power of compound interest for your investments.
Mortgages in Retirement
Explore the benefits and drawbacks to paying off your mortgage prior to retirement with this article.
Spotting Credit Trouble
The wise use of credit is a critical skill. These 10 questions will help you assess your skill level.
Budget Check Up: Tax Time Is the Right Time
Tax preparation may be the perfect time to give the household budget a check-up.
Pay Yourself First
It sounds simple, but paying yourself first can really pay off.
U.S. Personal Savings Rate
What can be learned from the savings rate?
Life and Death of a Twenty Dollar Bill
How long does a $20 bill last?
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What Is My Current Cash Flow?
Assess whether you are running “in the black” or “in the red” each month.
Paying Off a Credit Card
Enter various payment options and determine how long it may take to pay off a credit card.
Historical Inflation
This calculator shows how inflation over the years has impacted purchasing power.
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Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
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The Cost of Procrastination
Procrastination can be costly. When you get a late start, it may be difficult to make up for lost time.
Keeping Up with the Joneses
Lifestyle inflation can be the enemy of wealth building. What could happen if you invested instead of buying more stuff?
The Power of Compound Interest
Learn how to harness the power of compound interest for your investments.